The Controversial Swimsuit Trend That Will Never Go Out of Style

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Yes, summer is almost over, but we've still got a handful of warmer days to relish in. And what better way to do that than with a swimsuit you can guarantee will last the test of time? We're talking about the thong swimsuit trend, which we know some people may not be the biggest fans of. If you prefer to wear a suit that errs on the more modest side, more power to you. But if you are game to brave the cheeky thong style, we fully support that as well.

Go to any beach, pool, or the like, and you will undoubtedly spot a woman wearing bikini bottoms that really show it all. Women of all ages opt for this style to eliminate awkward tan lines, because they believe it's the most flattering swimsuit trend for their body, or simply because they like the comfort thong swimsuits give them. Whatever the reason, the thong swimsuit trend is one that is here to stay. Other trends might come and go, but history has proven that this particular style is here for the long haul which is why we've shopped out a handful of our favorite thong swimsuits on the market.

Go on to shop our favorite versions of the thong swimsuit trend.

Lauren Eggertsen
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"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


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